Natural Medicine for Stress

Hans Selye once said “Stress is the spice of life”. Everything that we do in our lives that requires an adaptive response is a stressor, whether good or bad. However the accumulation of Psychological and physical impacts, often becomes overwhelming.

As this year comes to a close many of us are reflecting on the many changes that have taken place in our lives. For many of us there have been huge financial, psychological, and emotional upheavals this year as many people have lost their jobs and homes, and doctors are seeing an increase in many health concerns relating to the stress of it all, depression, migraines, fatigue, and asthma are just a few of the conditions that have seen a steady increase in the number of cases reported over the last year.

However there are things that can be done about the stress we are all under. There are several different ways in which herbal medicine can help with stress. Some herbs are tonic and others are adoptogenic, meaning that they help the body to adapt to various stressors as they occur. Nervines are also helpful for not only repairing damage but preventing further damage.

Ginseng is a supreme adoptogen that helps the body's ability to cope with physical and mental stressors. It reduces fatigue and difficulty sleeping while also improving alertness and concentration. It is also useful for improving Adrenal function and the immune system.

Yerba Mate is a South American herb that has long been touted for its use in treating stress. It increases mental clarity, much like caffeine but without the characteristic “jitters” It balances sleep patterns, aids in digestion, improves depression and increases oxygen to the brain.

Hopefully in this new year we will all have less stress in our lives, but until then we must all do what we can to protect our health from the circumstances of everyday life.

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